How to Replace the X-Ray Tube on an OEC 9800
Gary Strpko: December 17, 2024
If your DEXA bone densitometer's X-ray tube is failing, guess what? You don’t have to pay an arm and leg to replace it. Many people think that tube failure means placing a call to the OEM and spending top dollar for a brand-new replacement. This is simply not the case. There are plenty of other, more affordable options at you fingertips.
Below you'll find current average prices for X-ray tubes from the most popular Lunar DEXA systems. Pricing for new, refurbished, and used tubes is included. Please note- these prices (even the OEM's) all assume you'll return your existing tube as an exchange when the replacement arrives.
The Numbers
New OEM
$6,250
$6,250
$36,300
$9,600
Refurbished
$5,000
$5,000
$21,000 - $25,500
$5,000 - $6,000
Used (2-3 y.o.)
$2,500 - $4,500
$3,500 - $4,500
$13,000 - $15,000
$3,000 - $4,000
Used (4-5 y.o.)
$1,000 - $2,500
$2,000 - $3,500
$10,000 - $13,000
$1,000 - $3,000
The Takeaway
X-ray tube failure certainly isn't what most of us would like to spend our budget on, but it is an unfortunate reality. The good news is that there are ways to spend less. If you need a tube for any model of Lunar DEXA bone densitometer, we're ready to help, at several price tiers. Us the button below to contact our Parts Team and get quoted on your tube today.
